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Rainy Season in the South Pacific | Episode 188

25. januar 2023 · 32 min · 31K visninger · French Polynesia

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After ten days of persistent rain in Huahine, French Polynesia, the crew of a cruising sailboat struggles with high humidity and mildew growth on towels and clothing.9:40 They attempt to mitigate the moisture using white vinegar and peroxide washes while waiting for a weather window to sail 80 to 90 miles to Tahiti.10:15 The passage begins in flat, windless conditions, forcing the crew to drift and eventually motor.23:11 During the transit, the boat’s radar fails, complicating navigation through surrounding squalls.26:56 As they approach Tahiti, conditions shift rapidly from calm to 20 knots of wind and heavy rain, obscuring visibility of the island.31:08 The crew manages the boat under main and jib, dealing with shifting winds and a bird that lands on the helm during a squall.29:44 The experience highlights the challenges of managing boat maintenance and navigation during the South Pacific rainy season.

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